Riovaz

Riovaz
Born
Brandon Hernandez

(2004-03-27) March 27, 2004 (age 22)
Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Label
Websitewww.riovaz.com

Brandon Hernandez (born March 27, 2004), known professionally as Riovaz, is an Ecuadorian singer-songwriter and rapper from New Jersey. He gained popularity following his songs that went viral on TikTok: "Heart Racing", "Prom Night," and "I Feel Fantastic". Following his success, he would later sign with Warner Records.

Career

Riovaz started making music at age 13 in 2017. He would release his first song "Shine" through platforms such as YouTube and SoundCloud in July of that year. In 2018, Riovaz released his breakout single, "Prom Night" which would gain virality online, alongside "I Feel Fantastic". "Prom Night" was later certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In 2023, Riovaz released his third extended play (EP) Disturb The Norm.

Tours

Headlining

  • RIORAVE Tour (2023)
  • RIORAVE II: Disturb The Norm Tour (2023)
  • God Is a DJ Tour (2024)
  • Self-Titled Debut Album Mini-Tour (2025)

Supporting

  • America Is a Place That Exists Tour (2022)
  • Something In The Water Tour (2023)

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
Title Album details
Riovaz
  • Released: October 2, 2024
  • Label: Riovaz
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Follow The Northstar
  • Released: September 25, 2026
  • Label: Riovaz
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
Better Late Than Forever
  • Released: April 28, 2022
  • Label: Geffen, Darkroom
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Disturb The Norm
  • Released: February 24, 2023
  • Label: Geffen, Darkroom
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
GORE
  • Released: December 15, 2023
  • Label: Geffen, Darkroom
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with title, year released, album, and chart positions shown
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Dance
"Tantrum (Pace Yourself)" 2022 — — Non-album single
"Patience" (Jaydes featuring Riovaz) — — Heartpacing
"Heart Racing" (with Kanii and Nimstarr) 2023 13 — Exiit
"—" denotes a single that did not chart.

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA) Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Jekanoski, Cassie (February 15, 2023). "Let's meet at Riorave". Office Magazine. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Murray, Robin (March 1, 2023). "Riovaz Uses 'Disturb The Norm' EP To Illustrate His Breadth". Clash. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  3. ↑ Jacob, Lola (December 6, 2022). "Introducing: Riovaz and his new song Tell Me Your Fears". Coup de Main Magazine. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  4. ↑ Norris, John (March 1, 2023). "New Jersey's Restless Riovaz Finds His Groove – And He's Already Eying the Next Thing". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  5. ↑ Songco, Parker (June 11, 2025). "Riovaz Brings Internet-Age Chaos to Brooklyn's Elsewhere". The Torch. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  6. ↑ "American single certifications – Riovaz – Prom Night". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Norris, John (March 1, 2023). "New Jersey's Restless Riovaz Finds His Groove – And He's Already Eying the Next Thing". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ Cusson, Michael (June 1, 2023). "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. Retrieved July 22, 2025.
  9. ↑ Gwyther, Hwu (December 16, 2022). "Riovaz Digs Deep With New Single Tantrum (Pace Yourself)". Wonderland. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  10. ↑ "American single certifications – Riovaz – Prom Night". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 19, 2026.